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DOCTOR'S SURGERY 4th October 2021 |
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Well, the surgery has had planning permission granted to change it to a dwelling, the skips have been filling up and taken away and tea time on Monday 4th October it was noted that there were sharps sitting on the top of the skip. On closer investigation, there were also patient records, staff records, hard drives and drugs all set for landfill. Just to be clear, the skips
have absolutely nothing to do with the incoming owner who was as horrified
as existing residents to discover what was being thrown out. This is not
what shoud be happening to people's private details and the drugs and
syringes are an obvious hazard to youngsters. As a resut the authorities
have been notified
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SHEBBEAR SURGERY IN SUDDEN CLOSURE SHOCK On Thursday
28th June 2018 it was disclosed that the Shebbear surgery was to close
it's doors to patients the following day. Most people were aware that Dr Francis Fernandez had decided to retire and the news was covered by local press such as this report back in April 2018. Subsequently, it was revealed that after a tendering process, the Ruby Country Medical Group based in Holsworthy were due to take over both Shebbear and Hatherleigh surgeries on 3rd August 2018. It came as a shock to patients of the respective surgeries that they were to close on Friday 30th June with just a day's notice. Some patients had their appointments cancelled and repeat prescriptions were refused. No official announcement has been made at the time of writing this report, although it's been suggested on social media that patients should contact the Ruby Country Medical Group based in Holsworthy. HOLSWORTHY MEDICAL CENTRE
It was further
suggested on social media that the closure isn't permanent and both
Shebbear and Hatherleigh surgeries will open again in due course. In
the absence of any official statement from any of the parties involved,
this report cannot offer any more factual information. The Shebbear
surgery website is no longer active but there might be an announcement
on the Hatherleigh
website. Once the situation becomes clearer, an update will be provided.
In the meantime the local Facebook pages are likely to bring breaking
news. ************************************************ URGENT INFORMATION ABOUT
YOUR PRACTICE You may remember that NHS England wrote to patients in March about Dr Francis Fernandez's decision to retire this summer from Hatherleigh Medical Centre and Beech House Surgery in Shebbear. This meant resigning from his NHS contract. Following a procurement process we (Ruby Country Medical Group) were appointed to take on the running of both surgeries. We already operate the nearby Holsworthy Medical Centre and Stratton Medical Centre, and many of the current staff will be working with us so you should continue to see familiar faces. It has been agreed that we will now be taking over the running of the surgeries from Monday 2 July to ensure you have continued access to primary care. Dr Fernandez's owns the current GP premises, and we have been working hard to secure the continued use of the buildings when we take over. However is has not been possible to secure agreement to use the premises, so we have had to put in temporary accommodation arrangements to make sure you can continue to see a GP or nurse. What does
this mean for me? Hatherleigh
Community Centre, Bowling Green Ln, Hatherleigh, Okehampton EX20
3HB Shebbear
Village Hall, Shebbear, Beaworthy EX21 5RS We will be treating a range of minor illness, on-going problems and providing general nursing services including blood tests. You will be able to access the full range of primary care services from Holsworthy Medical Centre from Monday 2 July, until we can arrange more permanent premises in Hatherleigh & Shebbear. To book appointments from 2 July you will now need to call 01409 253692 Need help with travel? We will be arranging patient transport to Holsworthy Medical Centre for anyone who needs support to travel - please do call us if you require help getting to and from the surgery. Getting your prescription Prescriptions will be available for collection from Hatherleigh Community Centre between 3pm - 5pm Monday to Friday and from Shebbear Village Hall between 2pm - 4pm Monday to Friday. You will also be able to collect prescriptions from Holsworthy Medical Centre during normal practice hours. Ways to get in touch Please do call us with any questions you may have 01409 253 692. You can also email with any questions D-CCG.HolsworthyMC-Reception@nhs.net If you have any queries about the services or clinics at the temporary sites, please do call us and we can advise. Please be assured that we are doing everything we can to secure new permanent premises to provide your care. We have already identified potential alternatives and have been holding detailed discussions with the owner, and hope to be ready to open new premises in early Autumn. We look forward to providing your GP care from Monday 2 July 2018. *********************************************************************** ** 12th JULY ** Following the closure of Shebbear and Hatherleigh GP practices without any warning, NHS England have released the following statement.
To
see
the
rest
of
this
message
please
click
on
this
link:
13th
July
2018
Q. How long will the mini bus to RCMG run? What are the plans for prescriptions? 31st
July
2018
RCMG
July/Aug
Newsletter
3rd
August
2018 "Premises
in
Shebbear
It is believed that there is already a dispensing license for Beech House, so why will they not consider it? This is also the first time that RCMG tell most patients who their appointed GP is, a month after they should have according to their contract and indeed the law. Jane Wells turns down an invitation to meet patients at a public meeting with a date to suit her. RCMG release the following information: "Premises in Shebbear Ruby Country Medical Group continues to explore options for securing suitable premises in Shebbear. Preliminary landlord discussions have been held. This will always be a delicate process, but the practice is doing all it can to bring GP care back to the village as soon as it can. Local collection of prescriptions A GP practice that wants to dispense medications itself - rather than via a pharmacy - has to get approval from NHS England. This requires a formal application, in line with national regulations. Ruby
Country
is
seeking
dispensing
rights
for
its
patients
in
the
Hatherleigh
and
Shebbear
areas.
An
application
has
to
be
based
in
part
on
demand
from
patients,
which
the
practice
is
collating.
There
was/is
already
a
dispensing
licence
for
Beech
House,
so
why
will
they
not
consider
it?
8th
August
14th
August
26th
August It is perfectly understandable if you feel that you need to move to a different surgery, but please put off the time as long as possible and complain to the CQC explaining the reasons why you had to. It may also a good idea to tell RCMG that you can't get to Holsworthy for prescriptions if asked. 25th
September 14th
December 15th
December
16th
December 20th
December
************************************** ACTION REQUIRED It's vital that every patient and resident plays their part and raises their concerns with those who might make a difference. Please do not harass the doctors, nurses HCAs or receptionists of Holsworthy or those of the closed Shebbear Surgery. Complaints/comments should be made to: RCMG NHS
ENGLAND
CCG NHS
ENGLAND
ASSURANCE
&
QUALITY NHS
ENGLAND GEOFFREY
COX
MP https://www.cqc.org.uk/share-your-experience/1-581914278/1-
199762655/Holsworthy%20Doctors
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